Annotation

Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. This title includes recipes some of which are classics, and some the author's versions of the classics.

Publisher Description

Celebrating Britain's very best food Jamie grew up in one of the first true British “gastropubs”, which his Mum and Dad still run today. For him, the heart and soul of real British cooking is food that puts a smile on your face. And that's what he wants to share in the new book: the essence of British food, done properly. Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. The food reflects an open-minded culture as well as the country's beauty. There are over 100 of Jamie's favourite recipes: some are indisputable classics, some are his versions of the classics, some should be classics but just haven't been made famous yet and others he's made up from the great bounty of British produce. Wherever you're from, if you love food this book will offer you a little taste of happiness.

Prizes Shortlisted for Galaxy National Book Awards: Food & Drink Book of the Year 2011.

Author Biography

Jamie Oliver grew up in his parents' country pub, where he started cooking at the age of eight and has since worked with some of the world's top chefs. Jamie has starred in five television series. Jamie's Fifteen Foundation provides training and mentoring for disadvantaged young people and now has programs and restaurants in London, Cornwall, Amsterdam, and Melbourne. He's probably best known for his work as the Naked Chef—a young Brit who stripped down food to its bare essentials. Jamie lives in London with his wife Jools, and their daughters, Poppy and Daisy.

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